1. Supervise assigned program area.
2. Represent the department by handling communications with parents and members.
3. Identify individual needs of children and provide care accordingly.
4. Encourage and involve children in appropriate group and/or individual play.
5. Model and explain appropriate behavior. Address and redirect inappropriate behavior of children.
6. Maintain participant attendance, emergency records and other documentation as assigned.
7. Ensure safety and cleanliness of equipment and facilities.
8. Develop positive relationships with parents and participants providing motivational support and guidance.
9. Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
10. Exemplifies the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of job performance and in relationships with others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Individuals in this job must have a passion for working with youth and are at least 16 years old and have the following abilities:

• Effectively communicate with members, parents and children of diverse backgrounds, exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making.
• Stay alert to potential safety and security problems.
• Ability to climb, bend, reach, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to effectively communicate information of YMCA programs to members and participants. Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to think and act quickly in emergency situations.

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